Of the 1.5-million African Penguin population estimated in 1910, only some 10% remained at the end of the 20th-century. African penguin populations, which breed in Namibia and South Africa, have declined by 95 percent since preindustrial times.

The tiger, the orangutan, the rhinoceros, the elephant is today classified as critically endangered. The main cause of the dramatic whittling down in the numbers of these animals is not poaching as much as the ravaging of their habitat

Take a look at our vivid new video launched this week, which celebrates the endangered animals and plants we work to protect with portraits of a choice few whose striking, colorful glory is brought out by renowned nature photographer Joel Sartore.

Defenders' dedication to renewable energy sourcing that is "smart from the start" paid off when Calico Solar, LLC pulled the plug on a massive solar energy project that would have wrought havoc on thousands of acres public land that harbor numerous sensi

I was dismayed to learn that the National Marine Fisheries Service(NMFS) which is under your authority, has issued a permit authorizing the Apache Alaska Corporation to take 30 beluga whales during the first year of its oil & gas exploration in Cook Inlet

In the year since bison were reintroduced to the Fort Peck Reservation, wildlife managers have seen firsthand the positive impact these majestic creatures have on their native habitat.Find out what's changing and see newborn calves join the herd.

In Sumatra, Indonesia, a subspecies of tigers called the Sumatran Tiger is quickly becoming close to extinct.There are only 400 individuals currently alive, & reports show that human beings are the direct cause of the declining number. According to

Please help urge the States mentioned to not poison prairie dogs and to help the black footed ferrets survival by saving land for them to thrive on. They are the most endangered mammal in the United States of America.

Passing a complete ban on horse slaughter has never been more important. Please use the form below to join Jillian in urging your senators and representative to cosponsor the SAFE Act, which if passed, would effectively end the slaughter of American horse

Bees have been in the news quite a lot lately. Beekeepers are reporting record-breaking losses this year -- with 40% or more of their bees dying off -- and new studies continue to strengthen the case that pesticides are a key contributing factor.